retraction English

Meaning retraction meaning

What does retraction mean?

retraction

— noun a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

— noun the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back the retraction of the landing gear retraction of the foreskin

Synonyms retraction synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as retraction?

retraction English » English

withdrawal

revocation

recantation

cancellation

backdown

annulment

abjuration

withdrawment

voidance

turning back

sleight of hand

revoke

reversion

return

retreat

retractation

repeal

recurrence

recission

recision

recallment

recall

rebound

prestidigitation

moving backwards

liquidation

going back

disestablishment

disclaimer

disavowal

deletion

climb-down

abrogation

abolition

abolishment